Transcript Highlights:

• We get the information out and we develop incentives to prevent wildfires to both sides.
• than rebuilding towns, repairing highways and power lines, or restoring burned landscapes after preventable
• Things like fully funding House Bill 1168, wildfire response prevention, exercising good neighbor authority
• So we also ask that the Legislature restore funding to DNR's wildland fire prevention and response, and
• ... ...making or a legislative process or potentially proviso some way of preventing this policy from

Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard several Senate bills and a joint memorial, with the chair moving items around to accommodate prime sponsors and public testimony. SB 5838 would add two tribal representatives to the Board of Natural Resources, one from each side of the Cascades, and broaden the nomination pool to include tribes with treaty-ceded lands in Washington. The sponsor and tribal and agency witnesses said the bill would add tribal knowledge and stewardship expertise without changing government-to-government consultation. County and industry witnesses raised concerns about fiduciary duties to trust beneficiaries, the lack of stakeholder consultation, and the effect of expanding the board from one to two tribal seats. Public testimony was mixed, and the committee recorded strong support and opposition on the bill. SB 5816 would add juice grapes to the state Agricultural Marketing and Fair Practices Act, allowing juice grape producers to use the same marketing and negotiation framework already available to pears, sweet corn, and potatoes. The sponsor said the bill would help juice grape growers facing unfair pricing pressure from processors. The committee took limited public testimony and recorded support and opposition before closing the hearing. SJM 8015 urged Congress to ensure federal wildfire response entities remain capable of protecting communities, infrastructure, watersheds, and firefighter health and safety during federal consolidation of wildfire programs. Testimony from environmental groups, forest industry, and union representatives broadly supported the memorial and emphasized rising wildfire risk, smoke impacts, and the need for strong interagency response capacity. The committee also heard HB 2737, which would cap certain shellfish regulatory fees, exempt the shellfish program from full fee recovery, and apply the caps retroactively. The sponsor and shellfish growers said the Department of Health’s fee increases would be unsustainable for small family farms and processors, while DOH explained it was following a full cost-recovery model unless the Legislature provides general fund support. Witnesses described large projected fee increases and potential business closures, and DOH said it had reopened rulemaking to consider smaller operators. Because the bill was heard after cutoff, the chair noted it could not advance, but the committee still took testimony and discussed possible amendments and follow-up information before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• Does this prevent, like, a broker from being unwilling to show properties without a mortgage pre-approval
• There's a misnomer that this is going to prevent sellers from having privacy.
• We have security measures. We have things to be able to keep addresses off of the listings.
• This would prevent DNR from utilizing over $25 million appropriated by the legislature to purchase lands
• This would prevent DNR from utilizing over $25 million appropriated by the legislature to purchase lands

Bills: HB2477 , HB2501 , HB2465 , HB2512 , HB2240 , HB2624 , HB2536 , HB2476

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: real estate, appraisal, consumer protection, business operations, regulatory compliance, HB 2501, real estate disclosure, seller disclosure notice, residential property, home heating oil tank, oil tank insurance, pollution liability insurance agency, PLIA, heating oil contamination, remediation assistance, Washington real estate, property sale, buyer disclosure, seller obligations, oil heat

Transcript Highlights:

• I urge this committee to pass this bill and help prevent unnecessary suffering. Thank you.
• These measures ultimately prevented further injuries.
• This is why I urge you to support Senate bill 304, that protects children while preventing wrongful SEP
• my family will be made whole again reunited, but I'm here today with the hope that this bill will prevent
• It protects against Harris Heidi, NASA's that Section 4 which prevents the stairs from using foreign

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• this situation that we're dealing with here where, just for essentially saving lives, as far as preventing
• fires from happening, preventing worker safety, you have people that if you follow the EPA regulations
• this situation that we're dealing with here where, just for essentially saving lives, as far as preventing
• fires from happening, preventing worker safety, you have people that if you follow the EPA regulations
• fires from happening, preventing worker safety, you have people that if you follow the EPA regulations

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:12 Introduction of Guests 01:09 HB 88 Discussion 01:46 HB 88 Roll Call Vote 03:24 HB 346 Discussion 04:20 HB 346 Roll Call Vote 21:58 Chair Comments 24:31, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 88, which was described as a short bill to clarify procedures for Waste Management boards, including term limits, appointments, and making sure consolidated governments actively recruit community members and make openings easier to find. The sponsor said the bill was intended to resolve confusion about members staying on after terms expire. The bill received no opposition, passed the committee unanimously, and was reported favorably for the floor. The committee then took up House Bill 346, as amended by a committee substitute. The sponsor explained that the bill responds to a dispute over air emission fees, especially for emergency generators and backup generators used for worker safety and limited non-emergency testing. The bill would exempt emergency generators and backup generators operating 100 hours or less for maintenance/testing from fees, while also removing an existing 4,000-ton cap so the per-ton fee would drop for most permitted sources. Members discussed the possible impact on utilities and ratepayers, with concerns raised that costs could be passed through to consumers and affect coal-dependent areas. The sponsor and another member argued the change would generally reduce fees for most sources and incentivize emissions reductions; the cabinet was described as neutral, and the affected utilities were identified as TVA, LG&E, East Kentucky Power, and Big Rivers, with only TVA having raised comments. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed the committee with a favorable recommendation, though one member voted no and several members explained yes votes while expressing ongoing concerns about future rate impacts. At the end of the meeting, members briefly discussed broader concerns about utility surcharges and the need to monitor the effects of legislation on ratepayers, but those comments were not part of the bill under consideration. The chair noted that future meetings may include more bills and could start earlier if needed, and the committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• measure. measure.
• </c><01:39:55.440><c> that</c> are passive transparency measures that are passive transparency measures
• The second The gifts are beyond measure.
• </c><05:24:02.240><c> It</c><05:24:02.400><c> helps</c> prevention and support.
• It helps prevention and support.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Consideration of the House bills on special order shall include the Senate companion measures on the
• There is nothing in our state constitution or state law that prevents the governor from submitting a
• To support a measure that undermines the very building blocks of our democracy is to break faith with
• last in compactness, has the lowest Polsby-Popper score on the map, which is the standard we use to measure
• as we all know. ...has the lowest Polsby-Popper score on the map, which is the standard we use to measure

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Mark Weissman and local officials Donna Lou Fiala and Eric C. Brecknitz, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members approved the journal and adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the calendar and debate times for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1D, establishing Florida’s congressional districts, as the main item on the special order calendar. During questioning and debate on HB 1D, sponsors and opponents focused heavily on the map’s process and legality. Supporters argued the plan was based on a viable legal theory, used the 2020 census data as required, and was within the Legislature’s discretion to consider mid-cycle redistricting. Opponents repeatedly argued the map was drawn by the governor’s office using partisan data, without meaningful legislative or public input, and that it violated the Fair Districts Amendment by favoring a party, splitting more counties and municipalities, and reducing compactness. Several members also raised concerns about taxpayer costs, the absence of a new census or court order, and the Legislature’s role versus the governor’s office. After structured debate, the House voted on final passage of HB 1D and passed it 83-28. A motion to recess for two hours to consider a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision failed. Following passage of the redistricting bill, the House adopted a motion to adjourn sine die, ending the session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Tim Komodi, on behalf of Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who is sponsoring this measure.
• We did see a proposal at one point earlier this year, and we suggested that the sponsor of that measure
• SB 1310 proposes a thoughtful and measured approach by allowing limited information from jury questionnaires
• got to be uniform, they've got to be non-discriminatory, and they've got to include safeguards to prevent
• We took corrective measures so that people are now getting notice and the opportunity to cure that.

Committee: Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related bills. SB 1175 would require lobbyists to file employment changes, terminations, and amendments directly with the Secretary of State through the Cal-Access replacement system, rather than through their employer or firm, to reduce delays and improve transparency. SB 1357 would protect the privacy of voters who sign a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition by omitting signatures and street addresses from the published notice and adding a disclosure explaining that the notice is not itself a petition. Both bills drew support from the Secretary of State’s office and election officials, with no opposition heard in committee. The committee also heard SB 1369, which would add safeguards to judicial recall efforts by requiring disclosure when signature gatherers are paid and shortening the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls from 160 days to 80 days. Supporters, including judges and trial lawyers, said the measure would protect judicial independence and safety amid what they described as politically motivated recall campaigns; one member raised concerns about treating judges differently from other officials. SB 1414 would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County, modeled on other California jurisdictions, to draw supervisorial districts through a more transparent process. It had support from good-government groups and only limited concerns from the county, which said it wanted further amendments. The committee then heard SB 970, which would direct the Secretary of State to develop regulations allowing military and overseas voters to return ballots electronically, with the author saying California should modernize as fax service declines and mail service becomes less reliable. County election officials and veterans’ groups supported the bill, while the Secretary of State’s office and voting-security advocates opposed it, arguing that secure electronic ballot return is not currently feasible and could conflict with existing law. SB 1420 would expand voter education and guidance around “sign, scan, and go” voting, which lets voters cast a vote-by-mail ballot in person at a voting site; supporters said it can speed processing and improve voter convenience, while the Secretary of State’s office sought more clarity on double-voting safeguards. SB 1310 would allow limited information from jury questionnaires to be shared with election officials to help identify possible voter-registration issues, but opponents warned it could lead to wrongful purges and harm eligible voters. All bills were voted out of committee, with SB 1175 and SB 1357 receiving unanimous support, SB 1369 and SB 1414 passing on 4-1 votes, and SB 970, SB 1420, and SB 1310 passing unanimously or near-unanimously after absent members were added on call.

Transcript Highlights:

• Tim Komodi, on behalf of Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who is sponsoring this measure.
• We did see a proposal at one point earlier this year, and we suggested that the sponsor of that measure
• SB 1310 proposes a thoughtful and measured approach by allowing limited information from jury questionnaires
• got to be uniform, they've got to be non-discriminatory, and they've got to include safeguards to prevent
• We took corrective measures so that people are now getting notice and the opportunity to cure that.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related bills. SB 1175 by Senator Rubio would require lobbyists to file employment changes and terminations directly with the Secretary of State through the new Cal-Access replacement system, rather than through employers or firms, to reduce delays and improve transparency. SB 1357 by Senator Ochoa Bogh would protect the privacy of voters who sign a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition by omitting signatures and street addresses from the published notice and adding a disclosure explaining the notice’s purpose. Both bills drew support from state election officials and were advanced by committee vote. The committee also heard SB 1369 by Senator Reyes, which would add safeguards to judicial recall efforts by requiring oral disclosure when signature gatherers are paid and shortening the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls from 160 days to 80 days. Supporters, including judges and trial lawyers, argued the bill would protect judicial independence and safety amid recent recall efforts, while one senator questioned whether judges should be treated differently from other officials. The bill passed on a 3-1 vote and was re-referred to the Senate Committee on Public Safety. SB 1414, also by Senator Reyes, would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County; supporters said it would reduce gerrymandering and improve public trust, while county representatives raised concerns but remained open to amendments. It advanced on a 3-1 vote to the Local Government Committee. SB 970 by Senator Cervantes would direct the Secretary of State to adopt regulations allowing military and overseas voters to return ballots electronically, responding to the loss of the federal DOD fax service and mail delays. County election officials and veterans groups supported the bill, while the Secretary of State’s office and voting integrity groups opposed it, arguing that secure electronic ballot return is not feasible and could conflict with existing law. The bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1420 by Senator Richardson, which would expand voter awareness of “sign, scan, and go” voting and require guidance on implementation; it was supported by election officials and advocacy groups and advanced to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1310 by Senator Choi would allow limited sharing of jury questionnaire information with election officials to help update voter rolls, but opponents warned it could lead to erroneous voter cancellations; the author narrowed the bill’s scope in response to concerns, and it passed to Judiciary. Several bills were held on call briefly until absent members were added, after which the committee completed its business and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Tim Komodi, on behalf of Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who is sponsoring this measure.
• We did see a proposal at one point earlier this year, and we suggested that the sponsor of that measure
• SB 1310 proposes a thoughtful and measured approach by allowing limited information from jury questionnaires
• got to be uniform, they've got to be non-discriminatory, and they've got to include safeguards to prevent
• We took corrective measures so that people are now getting notice and the opportunity to cure that.

Committee: Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• While all these measures are strictly labeled as DCS bills, the House packets collectively target key
• These efforts represent a comprehensive, multilayered approach to reform addressing both prevention and
• require that the Department of Child Safety provide clear, corrective, and collective action plans measurable
• It is our responsibility as legislators to measure progress due to the laws that already exist, to improve
• ... ...measure progress due to the laws that already exist, to improve those response times that I have

Committee: House House Government Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee opened with a lengthy chair’s statement about Department of Child Safety oversight, saying prior hearings had revealed systemic failures in communication, child placement oversight, response times, transparency, and accountability. The chair said the committee would continue pursuing reforms through legislation and ongoing reporting requirements. Members then discussed allegations involving child trafficking in congregate care settings and the need for separate legal representation for children who are victims of crimes, with one member saying the state and AG’s office were aware of trafficking issues and that outside representation was necessary. The committee then heard and voted on several bills. SB 1141, dealing with presidential electors if a candidate dies, withdraws, or becomes incapacitated before the Electoral College meets, received support from the sponsor and outside groups and passed 4-3. SB 1186, requiring disclosure of certain things of value by companies seeking government contracts or grants, also passed. SB 1808, concerning display of certain flags in HOA and planned community settings, passed after the sponsor said it was intended to protect the ability to fly the Israeli flag. SB 1050, providing a lifetime state parks pass for certain veterans, passed after adoption of an amendment expanding eligibility to some disabled veterans; Arizona State Parks testified neutral but warned of revenue impacts, while members debated the fiscal note and support for veterans. The committee also passed SB 1140, which creates a misdemeanor expungement process for certain people, including trafficking survivors, after testimony from anti-trafficking advocates and service providers who said it would help survivors rebuild their lives while excluding serious offenses. SB 1437, requiring public records to be provided in the least expensive electronic form when possible, passed over opposition from some local government groups. SB 1246, raising the delinquency threshold before a condominium lien foreclosure can occur, passed unanimously. SB 1664, lowering signature requirements for constable candidates in large counties, passed unanimously. Finally, SB 1338, making certain noncitizens ineligible for state or local public benefits, passed 4-3. The meeting ended with members offering farewells and thanks to one another and staff, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• President, I move that the measure listed on the reports of standing committees be referred to the committee
• Senator Ritchelley has moved that the measure listed on the reports of standing committees be referred
• Senator Richelli has moved that the measure listed on the reports of standing committees be referred
• It counted for mathematics because they had to work on their geometry and measuring, and it counted toward
• So I want to describe really what we're trying to prevent in this bill.

Bills: SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2340 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , HB1796 , HB2091 , HB2249 , HB2254 , HB2353 , HB2431 , HB2441 , SB5808 , SB5949 , HB2124 , HB1069 , HB2104 , HB2624 , SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , HB1796 , HB2091 , HB2249 , HB2353 , HB2431 , SB5808 , SB5949 , HB2124 , HB2104 , HB2624 , HB2510 , HB1347 , HB1759 , HB1983 , HB2120 , HB2264 , HB2338 , HB2385 , HB2436 , HB2495 , HB2521 , HB2604 , HB2610 , HB2675

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Transcript Highlights:

• And so how do we measure success across the department?
• How are we measuring ourselves internally as well as externally, and then providing that transparency
• And then some will be external, others will be internal, as we look at what we need to measure internally
• How do we educate the public not to litter and prevent them from littering? And so that's underway.
• life-saving... ...to law enforcement and our emergency responders who are providing life-saving measures

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Senate Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee received updates from the Department of Transportation and Development on its transformation efforts, including a new project delivery dashboard, key performance indicators, and litter abatement work. DOTD said the dashboard is now live and tied to daily field updates, and reported progress on its T4LA initiatives, including improved project transparency, customer service, and a new highway sponsorship litter program. Members praised the department’s work and asked about litter funding, with DOTD saying last year’s $14.7 million litter pickup effort included the legislature’s supplemental appropriation. The committee also heard detailed progress reports on LTIF 1.0 and 2.0, the Office of Highway Construction’s bridge bundling and roadway projects, the Calcasieu River Bridge project, and the Cameron Ferry. DOTD reported that LTIF 1.0 is about 80% complete and that LTIF 2.0 has encumbered nearly $150 million, with several projects ahead of schedule and some under budget. The Office of Highway Construction said 62 bridge projects are in the bundle, 11 are under construction, and emergency procurement has helped accelerate delivery. DOTD said the Calcasieu River Bridge remains on track for a mid-to-late April groundbreaking, with all federal permits in hand and right-of-way acquisition underway; it also reported that new Cameron Ferry boats are under construction and that a privatization proposal from Labmar Ferry Services will go to the Louisiana Transportation Authority. Members then reviewed the draft 2026-2027 highway priority program, which DOTD said includes $913 million for construction across 302 projects and about $1.2 billion total investment. The committee also received public comment on the statewide flood control program, which recommended six projects expected to reduce flood damage by more than $289 million, and on the airport construction and development priority program, which includes 31 air carrier projects and 99 general aviation projects. DOTD also noted no current projects for the rail infrastructure program but said it expects to request $13 million and has 19 projects in the queue, and it presented three port projects that are not yet funded but will be considered by the Louisiana Transportation Authority. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and LSU’s Center for Analytics and Research presented data on impaired driving, saying impaired driving remains a major factor in fatalities and injuries, with alcohol and drugs together contributing to a large share of crashes and about $700 million in annual economic costs. Members discussed youth driving, marijuana, ignition interlock, DWI courts, and enforcement challenges on waterways; the presenters emphasized education, enforcement, and treatment as part of a broader safety strategy. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after receiving the presentations and public comment.

Transcript Highlights:

• That was intended to prevent career politicians and keep our government close to the will of the people
• One thing I would also offer: I know some people that may be against the measure often cite that this
• But I know that last year I had a measure to amend the Constitution to put a clock on the governor to
• make sure that vacancies get filled, and I believe Representative Voss also had a similar measure as
• Yeah, I think both of these measures, the reps before you and this one, we're not trying to extend the

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• include a subsection adding, uh, to add stormwater outfalls and other appropriate flood control measures
• This would measure, would place Texas among 8 other states that have already adopted the similar policy
• The legislation would allow bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs when safe to do so, a measure
• House Bill 2822 would prevent vehicles from blocking, idling, or parking and charging stations, ensuring
• It's part of the California style traffic calming measures that a lot of these cities have already.

Bills: HB 535 , HB 2120 , HB 2822 , HB 3243 , HB 3457 , HB 3544 , HB 4089 , HB 4192 , HB 4669 , HB 4868 , HB 4955 , HB 5253 , HB 5669 , SB 1371 , SB 1919 , SB 2001

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

Transcript Highlights:

• And see if we can get the appropriation back in for veteran suicide prevention.
• BILL AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT ON-SITE INSPECTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES
• DO YOU ANSWER THAT WHEN YOU HAVE FEEDBACK COMING IN SAYING THIS AMENDMENT IS CAUSING DUPLICATIVE MEASURES
• RESOLVED THAT IN THE REGULAR SESSION SO EXTENDED, THE LEGISLATURE SHALL CONSIDER ONLY THE FOLLOWING MEASURES
• BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ALL OTHER MEASURES IN BOTH HOUSES ARE INDEFINITELY POSTPONED AND.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, uh, Chair Heintzeman, on the what about the impact, the peer pressure, the prevent the potential
• , there are pieces that have been successful in other states too that influence these particular measures
• 21.000><c> particular</c> that influence these like particular that influence these like particular measures
• 12:22.079><c> you</c><00:12:22.240><c> did</c><00:12:22.480><c> take</c><00:12:22.720><c> up</c> measures
• things that you did take up measures things that you did take up from<00:12:23.920><c> other</c><00:

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We stand in strong support of this measure.
• We are in this because, as was stated before, this measure will create good, high-quality, high-paying
• For that reason, we hope you support this measure. Thank you very much. Yes, ma'am.
• We are studying this in labor on this measure, finding locals across California for the work.
• There's nothing that prevents that. Thank you, Chair.

Committee: House House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:

• ensure there's enough time to complete any statutorily required reports that must be appended to a measure
• ensure there's enough time to complete any statutorily required reports that must be appended to a measure
• You know, you can’t prevent everybody from finding everything, but maybe if it’s not right there in your
• here maybe to get Legislative Council staff working with them and seeing what we're talking about measuring
• here maybe to get Legislative Council staff working with them and seeing what we're talking about measuring

Committee: Joint Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ensure there's enough time to complete any statutorily required reports that must be appended to a measure
• ensure there's enough time to complete any statutorily required reports that must be appended to a measure
• You know, you can’t prevent everybody from finding everything, but maybe if it’s not right there in your
• You know, in the DOGE committee we're talking a lot about how we're going to measure our success of new
• here maybe to get Legislative Council staff working with them and seeing what we're talking about measuring

Committee: Joint Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee

Summary: The committee met to organize upcoming legislative session arrangements and staffing, and to review several rule and security-related items. It first approved a Joint Rule 211 change, recommended by the Employee Benefits Committee, that clarifies the deadline and statutory references for introducing health insurance mandate bills so required cost-benefit materials can be completed in time. Members noted the change would streamline the process, though it would not solve all timing and mandate-determination issues. The committee then discussed a draft bill on confidentiality protections for certain public officials and candidates, but members raised concerns about the statute’s complexity, the practical difficulty of administering it, and whether it would meaningfully improve safety; no action was taken and the topic was set aside for further discussion. The committee received an update on the new NCSL Legislator Security Fund. Staff explained that North Dakota is in process to apply for grant funding that could reimburse up to about $200 per legislator for personal security-related expenses such as home cameras, locks, lighting, or monitoring services, with reimbursement handled through Legislative Council and subject to Emergency Commission approval. Members asked about eligible expenses, timing, and whether new legislators would be included, and staff said the program would likely cover current legislators only for this round. The committee also approved the 2027 joint session schedule for the State of the State, tribal-state message, and State of the Judiciary on January 5, with the tribal and judiciary addresses in the morning and the governor’s address later in the day. The committee next approved the statutory reporting schedule for the Commerce Commissioner and agricultural commodity groups, setting the Commerce report for January 13, 2027, and the agriculture reports and pesticide container disposal update for January 14, 2027. Members questioned the usefulness of some of these recurring reports, but agreed to follow the existing statutory requirements. The largest discussion centered on Legislative Council staffing for the 2027 session: the committee approved reducing session staff to 36 Senate and 41 House employees, eliminating procedural clerk positions in standing committees in favor of permanent policy analysts, while retaining quality assurance clerks and adding a House parking lot attendant. It also approved a 3% salary increase for those staff positions, matching the increase given to state employees. Finally, the committee reviewed a revised organizational session and new legislator training agenda. Staff proposed moving some orientation content into a separate pre-session training day for new legislators on November 30, including laptop setup, mock committee and floor sessions, parliamentary procedure, and HR/benefits training, while adding more security and budgeting instruction. Members strongly supported earlier and more practical training, including follow-up reinforcement during the first week of session, and suggested using experienced or term-limited former legislators as mentors. Staff also described efforts to expand training materials into podcasts, flowcharts, and other formats, and Legislative Council leadership outlined the office’s remaining vacancies and a proposed expansion of policy analysts, program evaluators, legal staff, and training support to better serve the legislature and improve oversight of state programs.

Transcript Highlights:

• So looking at some of these measures by district and charter attributes, we'll start with looking at
• So looking at some of these measures by district and charter attributes, we'll start with looking at
• So looking at some of these measures by district and charter attributes, we'll start with looking at
• Department of Education, 2022 is the most recently available data on this measure, but it shows almost
• a part of that data even before learns that may not be reflected historically on that particular measure

Keywords: 1204, all